Asha becomes a big sister and a big help to her parents when Mama struggles to find energy after the baby's birth. This touching and meaningful story will reassure families who are experiencing the hardship of postpartum depression.
Asha loves baby Maya, and she's so happy to be a big sister. But Mama seems sad. Asha hears her whisper to Papa, "I can't do this." And hears Papa on the phone to Dadi and Nani, asking them to come. The next day, the two grandmothers arrive, ready to tidy and cook and comfort. "Will Mama feel better?" Asha asks Nani. "I believe she will," Nani answers. "Especially with our help."
This honest and empathetic story sheds light on a common challenge, providing young children and their parents with the knowledge and reassurance they need.
| ISBN: | 9798217003563 |
| Publication date: | 23rd June 2026 |
| Author: | Pooja Makhijani |
| Illustrator: | Nadia Alam |
| Publisher: | Rocky Pond Books an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 32 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Parents Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: New baby Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Mental health Stories about Family and Friends |
Asha becomes a big sister and a big help to her parents when Mama struggles to find energy after the baby's birth. This touching and meaningful story will reassure families who are experiencing the hardship of postpartum depression.Asha loves baby Maya, and she's so happy to be a big sister.
Together for Mama features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Parents, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: New baby, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Mental health, Stories about Family and Friends
Hardback. £15.29, down from the £16.99 cover price. In Stock.
Together for Mama was written by Pooja Makhijani and published by Rocky Pond Books an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group
Together for Mama has 32 pages
£15.29, reduced from £16.99. In Stock.